Radio Interview: Sexton’s Lodge Café fosters fellowship with people experiencing homelessness September 23, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Father Brendan Fitzgerald Earlier this spring, the Sexton’s Lodge Café opened at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore. Blessed by Archbishop William E. Lori in April, the café is envisioned as a place where people from throughout the region can gather for fellowship over free coffee. It is especially geared toward welcoming people experiencing homelessness who live on the streets and alleys surrounding the nation’s first cathedral in the heart of the city’s cultural district. In this week’s episode of Catholic Review Radio, George Matysek talks about this new endeavor with Father Brendan Fitzgerald, rector of the Baltimore Basilica, and Maria Veres, director of mission advancement for the basilica. Click play below to listen to the full episode. More radio interviews Radio Interview: A conversation with local converts Radio Interview: Protecting the Environment Radio Interview: Faith and America’s pastime – ‘Baseball: Beyond Belief’ Radio Interview: Pro-life deacons; Catholic Radio on WMET Radio Interview: The 2026 Oscars Orioles pitcher Cade Povich finds home in the Catholic Church Copyright © 2024 Catholic Review Media Print
